Women's Wellness Psychiatry

Dr. Georgia Ede, an internationally recognized expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry, speaks with us about nutritional psychiatry. What we eat impacts so much of our medical, physiological, psychological, environmental, and social experiences. There is so much information out there about food and nutrition and so many mixed messages. In this episode, we'll begin by defining important terms like nutritional and metabolic psychiatry, discuss the challenges with the research out there on this topic, and chat about how your food impacts your mental health. Link: Change your Diet, Change Your Mind

Dr. Sarah Nasir, a family medicine physician and addictions expert, shares with us her wisdom on the important topic of substance use in perinatal patients, focusing particularly on opiate addiction. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

In this episode, I have a candid interview with Kelley Coleman, author of Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports, which was released earlier this month. In this book, Kelley provides parents with a very precious resource - time back - by presenting templates, advice, and wisdom from her own experience and those of dozens of experts. In our conversation, Kelley shares candidly about her experience, with a sense of humor and ease, including the mental health impacts of parenting a child with disabilities and the importance of taking time for ones own well-being. You can learn more about Kelley and this resource on her website: https://www.kelleycoleman.com/books To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

Dr. Rachel Beanland shares with us the benefits of mindfulness, breathwork, and time in nature, along with ways to navigate career transitions in order to feel more fulfilled in life. You can learn more about her work or become a client by visiting her website.To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.comTo register for the free webinar on Integrative Psychiatry using Omega-3s as a Treatment Tool, click here. 

Let's celebrate International Women's Day 2024 by reflecting on the advancements of women in social, medical, and other spheres, as well as where the opportunities for improvement lie. I reflect on 4 important topics - insufficient pain management in female-identifying patients, treatment of postpartum depression, lack of hormonal health discussions around perimenopause, and the challenge of Imposter Syndrome in female physicians, who are essential in making changes in those other three medical areas of opportunity. Several studies discussed in this episode are:KPMG surveyImposter Syndrome 2020 ReviewTo learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com and you can sign up for the free webinar

Dr. Dana Gibbs, a hormone expert who focuses on thyroid health, shares her knowledge in this episode. You'll learn about the importance of the thyroid in the hormonal cycle, what happens when it goes wrong and why women are more prone to this, and, most, importantly, how to use integrative tools to restore and maintain thyroid health. Dr. Gibbs provides a rich deep dive into how to assess the thyroid hormone, the different labs to review, and ways stress and lifestyle choices can impact our hormones. You can find more about Dr. Gibbs and download her supplements guide on her website: www.danagibbsmd.com To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the free webinar "Discovering Integrative Psychiatry using Omega 3s as a Treatment Tool, or to register for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

Because postpartum depression affects 1 in 5 women postpartum, and so many others also struggle with pregnancy related anxiety, postpartum psychosis or OCD, birth trauma, loss, and much more, in this episode we are focusing on one of the most important tools for treatment and prevention - support. Postpartum Support International  (PSI) is an amazing organization that provides education and support to both clinicians and parents. This episode is my conversation with Meri Levy, a psychotherapist specializing in reproductive mental health and the chair of California's PSI Chapter. Tools:Postpartum Support International WebsiteCall the PSI HelpLine:1-800-944-4773Text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (EN)Text en Español: 971-203-7773 To access the national mental health crisis line - dial 988To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

In this episode, I'm excited to share my fun conversation with Dr. Judith Borger on the topic of self-image and body-image. We dive into some really important topics like the role of women in society, identity transitions at various stages of life, such as pregnancy/postpartum or middle age, and much more. Dr. Borger is a Mom of 3, wife, board-certified physician, and successful business owner of both The Aesthetic Doctor and Concierge Medical Arts. You can find her online:Website:  www.theaestheticdoctor.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctorborger/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Aesthetic-Doctor/100078686972092/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aesthetic-doctor/id1611578378 To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

This episode will provide you with a blueprint for how to decide which supplements to take and how to evaluate each one for safety, cost, and more. We discuss several third party verification companies and tools, and these are listed for you below:Consumer LabNSF CertificationUSP VerificationTo submit an idea for a future podcast episode and to learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen is a multidimensional psychiatrist, writer, and author who shares with us her expertise on topics essential for mental well-being - cultural psychiatry, ecotherapy and the relationship with water, and spirituality. You'll hear examples of how to use water to help with healing and how to engage with water for your health and psychological benefits, including pain, grief, and stress-management. You can find Dr. Nguyen online at: www.multidimensionalpsychiatry.com and www.waterkeeperscommunity.com and learn more about her book at www.aloha-vietnam.comTo learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

Today's episode is my conversation with Dr. Uejin Kim, a child & adolescent psychiatrist practicing in Texas who uses her own background to inform her work with patients. We discuss common parenting anxieties and how to break through them, particularly when there are cultural differences or a history of trauma. Learn more about Dr. Kim at Restore Psychiatry and her podcast as well. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

Let's make 2024 all about enhancing your self-worth - your belief in yourself as a respectable and lovable human being. In this episode, we'll explore the challenges of self-worth and discuss four elements to help you develop a strong internal core of self-worth: acceptance, self-compassion, self-identity, and unconditional love. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

This episode will set you up for a successful rest of 2023! We discuss navigating Daylight Savings and darker days, Thanksgiving and family dynamics, the challenges of the holiday season, and how to start 2024 off on the right foot. You'll hear about setting boundaries, taking mindful moments, and how to effectively set intentions. Light Box Therapy Episode - Season 1, Episode 25Gratitude Episode - Season 1 - Episode 50To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.comNow open for 2024 registration!

In this episode, Dr. Susan Baumgaertel, an expert on the menopausal transition, shares with us pearls and tips from her newly published book, the Menopause Menu. To connect with Dr. Baumgaertel and learn more about this valuable resource, go to:https://www.menopausemenu.com/book/http://myMDadvocate.com To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.com

Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a type of therapy developed to help those with a history of trauma to be able to move forward emotionally and psychologically, and has been used successfully to help those with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and many other mental health struggles. In this episode, expert Brooke Bralove, LCSW discusses the details of this innovative treatment tool. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.comPostpartum Support International Climb Events:Climb: https://www.postpartum.net/join-us/climbout/find-a-climb/East Bay: https://www.classy.org/team/507430 Connect with Brooke: Brooke Bralove Psychotherapywww.brookebralove.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/brookebralovepsychotherapy/ IG: @brookebralovepsychotherapy Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookebralovepsychotherapy/ 

Revenge bedtime procrastination refers to going to bed later than appropriate in a way that reduces your total sleep, without a specific reason (like an event), and all the while knowing that there could be negative consequences (like more irritability or fatigue the next day). It can have consequences on sleep and physical and mental health. In this episode, we'll discuss the background, the consequences, and three steps you can take to reduce your bedtime procrastination. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.comLinks:Meta-analysis on Bedtime Procrastination:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36375334/ Episode on Omega-3s: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1888285/9587535

If you have questions about hormones, hormonal health, and how to navigate those changes,  this is the episode for you! Today I'll be speaking with  Dr. Jennifer Roelands, a OBGYN and Integrative Medicine physician, who will share with us the details of the hormonal changes that take place in pregnancy, postpartum and during perimenopause. We discuss how to successfully navigate these transitions to feel your best, including how to incorporate lifestyle changes to improve health. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.comTo learn more about Dr. Jennifer Roelands, please visit http://WellWomanMD.com

Are you or someone you know suffering from a medical condition or symptoms that are long-standing and for which it is hard to find the right treatment? There are some illnesses that we can treat quickly, like an ear infection or Strep throat or a broken bone. There are others that often have symptoms harder to treat, requiring a comprehensive and integrative approach - fatigue, brain fog, depression, autoimmune conditions. My guest today is a neuropsychiatrist who specializes in these conditions and has written a guidebook to help you heal. Dr. Juliet Morgan is the co-author of “Long Illness: A Practical Guide to Surviving, Healing and Thriving," which focuses on conditions such as Long COVID. The book will help you build a foundation with your medical team, will address both physical and mental health symptoms, and share holistic solutions to help you feel better. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.comLong Illness, the book: https://www.longillness.com/ 

Zuranolone is a new FDA approved medication for postpartum depression, a condition affecting 20% of postpartum women. In this episode, we'll cover the science behind the medication - the mechanism of how it works - the data and research that led to the approval, and four different aspects that require additional information and study to figure out who is going to be the ideal patient for this new and exciting treatment tool. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.comLinks:  AJP Zuranolone for PPD Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37491938/ 

There can be so many transitions in a woman's reproductive life - from pregnancy to postpartum and from maternity leave back to work as two examples. Dr. Priyanka Venkataraman, an OBGYN and coach, joins us to share her expertise in helping those making these transitions to embrace the change successfully and find fulfillment. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.comConnect with Dr. Venkataraman: Wayfinding Moms